JPB57 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Hi all, I have a JV Squier that has has had its pickups replaced sometime. So my question is, if I want to restore the bass sound as close to the original spec. as possible, which pickups would be the best choice? It really is a jungle of different options out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK Jale Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Welcome! If your JV is a '57 as your name suggests, of course you'd be looking for a pickup with raised A string polepieces (whether these help or hinder string balance is another question!) As far as I know, your options are limited to a secondhand one taken from a real JV, or from a Fender US Vintage Reissue.. don't think they've ever been available separately. Otherwise, you could order a really nice custom pickup with the correct specs... plastic covered wire, raised polepieces, etc. Maybe try Mojo Pickups or Oil City? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPB57 Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) [quote name='KK Jale' timestamp='1508677593' post='3393684'] Welcome! If your JV is a '57 as your name suggests, of course you'd be looking for a pickup with raised A string polepieces (whether these help or hinder string balance is another question!) As far as I know, your options are limited to a secondhand one taken from a real JV, or from a Fender US Vintage Reissue.. don't think they've ever been available separately. Otherwise, you could order a really nice custom pickup with the correct specs... plastic covered wire, raised polepieces, etc. Maybe try Mojo Pickups or Oil City? [/quote] Thank you, and many thanks for your answer! Yes, it’s a ‘57 reissue:) I see, finding an original JV pickup is probably impossible. A custom pickup could be an option, however I would prefer to find something “off the shelf”. It mustn’t be exactly as original but as close as possible. I have looked at the fender 62 custom shop pickups, would they be an option maybe? Edited October 22, 2017 by JPB57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK Jale Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Those would be a really excellent choice if you decide not to search for the raised polepiece thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiehoffmann Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 I’ve tried lots of Precision replacement pickups and these are my favourite. If you want a true vintage Precision sound... Here it is. https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/bass-pickups/fender-precision-bass-original-vintage-design-pickups?gclid=Cj0KCQjwg7HPBRDUARIsAMeR_0jbAfzQiYNpNcLbvOUVFG_3gZqLPpWnFVC1rSWfsYVgAoqISMUXY8waAmFtEALw_wcB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 (edited) [quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1508691461' post='3393831'] I've tried lots of Precision replacement pickups and these are my favourite. If you want a true vintage Precision sound... Here it is. [url="https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/bass-pickups/fender-precision-bass-original-vintage-design-pickups?gclid=Cj0KCQjwg7HPBRDUARIsAMeR_0jbAfzQiYNpNcLbvOUVFG_3gZqLPpWnFVC1rSWfsYVgAoqISMUXY8waAmFtEALw_wcB"]https://www.bax-shop...8waAmFtEALw_wcB[/url] [/quote] With the demise of Wizard Trad, these Fender Originals were my favourites also for vintage type tone, with the caveat that I haven't tried the '62 Custom Shop one. But certainly the Fender Original is close to the tone of the JVs I have. Maybe a little smoother. Edited October 22, 2017 by Paul S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 The Custom Shop 62 one sounds deeper and fuller to me, so I`d probably plump for the Originals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matski Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 If you're looking for the original 'grumpy' Precision sound, how about these? https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_vintage_pbass_pickup.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPB57 Posted October 23, 2017 Author Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) Thanks all of you for your excellent answers!! Seems like it’s agreed on the fender original vintage precision pu:s, so I think I will have a go at them. Both of the ones linked in the quotes below are the vintage ones right? [quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1508691461' post='3393831'] I’ve tried lots of Precision replacement pickups and these are my favourite. If you want a true vintage Precision sound... Here it is. https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/bass-pickups/fender-precision-bass-original-vintage-design-pickups?gclid=Cj0KCQjwg7HPBRDUARIsAMeR_0jbAfzQiYNpNcLbvOUVFG_3gZqLPpWnFVC1rSWfsYVgAoqISMUXY8waAmFtEALw_wcB [/quote] [quote name='matski' timestamp='1508775350' post='3394332'] If you're looking for the original 'grumpy' Precision sound, how about these? https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_vintage_pbass_pickup.htm [/quote] Edited October 23, 2017 by JPB57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I really liked these when I had a set in a P bass: http://jlguitars.eu/shop/index.php?id_product=11&controller=product&id_lang=4 Good value and clearly made with care. Great packaging too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 [quote name='JPB57' timestamp='1508787312' post='3394457'] Thanks all of you for your excellent answers!! Seems like it's agreed on the fender original vintage precision pu:s, so I think I will have a go at them. Both of the ones linked in the quotes below are the vintage ones right? [/quote] Yep, those are the ones. Confusingly listed as Original, Vintage, Original Vintage, or Vintage Original, depending on which site you look on. They have that "woody" tone that earlier Precisions seemed to have, before outputs were upped. Great pickup for a vintage sounding bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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